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Cuba: 48-Hr Blackout Leaves Tourists Reluctant To Revisit Island Nation; Express Disappointment

Tourists are disappointed with Cuba because of the blackout.

by Vrinda Arora
Cuba: 48-Hr Blackout Leaves Tourists Reluctant To Revisit Island Nation; Express Disappointment

Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout due to the collapse of its electrical grid, which went out just days before tropical storm Oscar hit the island. Although power has been partially restored in some areas, millions of people, particularly in rural areas and eastern provinces, are still without power on Tuesday. This blackout has affected not only the citizens of Cuba but also the tourists travelling there, expecting a relaxing trip. Read on to learn about what the tourists went through and the blackout.

This Is What The Tourists Faced In Cuba’s Blackout

Tourists who came hoping for a dreamy Cuban vacation got stuck on the island because of the blackout. People who came to Cuba to explore and know more about the place were struggling to charge their cellphones because of the power cuts in a hotel in northeastern Cuba.

During the more than 48-hour blackout in Cuba, a few tourists tried to leave their Havana hotel equipped with an electric generator to enjoy a stroll around the city but gave up as they couldn’t even look out due to the darkness.

Some tourists expressed concern about the negative impact on tourism. Some tourists even expressed reluctance to return to Cuba due to the lack of electricity during their vacation.

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Problems At The Airport

A couple shared their plans to spend three days in Havana and four days in Varadero, the country’s main beach resort. However, they arrived in darkness at Havana’s international airport.

The airport security process was disrupted by multiple power outages, causing longer queues. The island’s entertainment venues were also closed, adding to the tourists’ disappointment. The severe blackout in Cuba left many tourists disappointed, believing the country’s performance was below par.

Also Read: Hurricane Oscar Brings Heavy Rains & Power Outages In Cuba; Several Cruise Routes Disrupted & Tourists Alerted

Cuba’s tourism sector has not recovered from the coronavirus pandemic and US sanctions under Trump. In 2023, Cuba received 2.4 million tourists, far below the hoped-for 3.5 million and record 4.7 million arrivals in 2018, despite a historic rapprochement with the US. The country is currently grappling with its most severe economic crisis in three decades.

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First Published: October 23, 2024 2:02 PM